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Today, the Girl Scouts announced that they're coming out with a new cookie to celebrate their 100th year.

Although I try to keep cookies away from my waistline and out of the house, I'm a full supporter of Girl Scout cookies. Their annual cookie-selling program is a great way to introduce kids to business, selling and entrepreneurship.

It's unusual to find an entrepreneurship class taught in grade school, and many kids aren't exposed to running a business unless they've got a family member who owns his or her own company.

Whether or not these kids end up starting their own companies or not doesn't really matter. However, the selling experience and knowledge they gain are things that can help them build confidence, overcome challenges and have a sense of achievement in the "business" world. Education like this can follow them through life and help them in virtually any career field they pursue.